Water & Watershed Management

Action Alert - 20 more years of clearcut logging about to be approved in the water supply for Oldman River Basin

Short Letters Needed Now to Hon. Ted Morton

Unless the new Minister of Sustainable Resource Development (SRD), Ted Morton, hears oth­erwise from southern Albertans, in a week or so his Forest Management Director will sign off on the Branch's decision to lock the Oldman River Basin headwaters into 20 more years of new logging roads, skid trails and clearcuts. Read More

ASN Watershed Stewardship Grant Program - Spring 2007

Background

The Alberta Stewardship Network (ASN) is now inviting Watershed Stewardship Groups working in Alberta to submit Applications for grants up to a maximum of $7,500 for the Spring 2007 grant cycle.

Under Water for Life: Alberta's Strategy for Sustainability, the Government of Alberta (GOA) and its partners recognize the tremendous grassroots effort found in communities across the province to care for our watersheds and water resources. To support this effort, the GOA has provided further funds to the Alberta Stewardship Network (ASN) to, in turn, provide support for Watershed Stewardship Groups.1 Read More

Communities as Water Stewards 2: Planning for Action

<div class="flexinode-body flexinode-1"><div class="flexinode-textfield-2"><div class="form-item"> <label>Location: </label> Cochrane </div> </div><div class="flexinode-textarea-1"><div class="form-item"> <label>Description: </label> <p>This is just a reminder that the &quot;Communities as Water Stewards 2: Planning for Action&quot; workshop is quickly approaching, and will be happening December 12th and 13th at the Cochrane RancheHouse. The workshop is being put on by the Alberta Stewardship Network, Land Stewardship Centre of Canada, and the Bow River Basin Council. Registration is FREE and travel/accommodation bursaries of up to $250 are available to volunteer stewards and stewardship groups (with the exception of those within the Bow River Basin). Please call us at 1-877-727-5276 (1-877-7-ASK-ASN) if you are interested in more information about the bursaries.<br /> <br /><strong>WHO:</strong> Stewards, members of community stewardship groups (watershed stewardship groups), supporting organizations and agencies</p> </div> </div></div>

Call for Delegates: Alberta Water Council Directors & Alternates

Introduction

The Alberta Environmental Network has received a delegate selection request for three (3) representatives/directors and (3) alternates to participate on the Alberta Water Council. This notice requests applicants for all six (6) positions.

Action: Please reply to the AEN office ([email protected]) by no later than November 30, 2006, with the information requested below.

Background

The Alberta Water Council is a multi-stakeholder partnership with members from industry, non-government organizations and governments. All stakeholders have a vested interest in water. Using a consensus-based approach, Council brings together the expertise and experience of its members to oversee implementation of the Alberta Water for Life strategy and support achievement of the strategy’s outcomes, namely: Read More

Private Grab of Public Land in Ghost Waiparous

Alberta Wilderness Association

An application by a private company to lease 160 acres of public land in the Ghost Waiparous is nearing the approval stage with almost no public knowledge. This is one of a growing number of such lease applications throughout Alberta's Eastern Slopes, with little scrutiny and minimal opportunity for public comment. AWA is asking the Alberta government to put all such developments on hold until its long-awaited land-use framework is completed.

Lazy H Trail Company of Cochrane has applied for a 99-year lease of 160 acres of wilderness public land for a private resort development that could cater to as manyas 600 people per day. The site is remote, on the north side of the Ghost River's headwaters, only about 6 km east of Banff National Park, near Lake Minnewanka. This precedent-setting attempt to grab a quarter section of prime public real estate through Alberta's Tourism Recreation Lease (ATRL) process could be approved without any input from the land's owners, the Alberta public. Read More

Call for Delegates: Stakeholder Workshop - Water Allocation Approvals for CBM Wells in Alberta

Stakeholder Workshop: Addressing Alberta Environment Proposals for Water Allocation Approvals for Coalbed Methane (CBM) Wells in Alberta

Alberta Environment has contacted the AEN to select 2 environmental representatives to attend a one-day stakeholder workshop to provide input to Alberta Environment's proposals for water allocation approvals for CBM wells in Alberta.

Purpose of the Workshop

Following the recommendations of MAC (Multi-stakeholder Advisory Committee), Alberta Environment is now implementing a "decision tree" approach to approvals and monitoring of water production at CBM wells. This meeting will provide an opportunity for a range of stakeholders to review the proposed approach and provide comments and suggestions. Read More

Public Meeting: Southern Foothills Study, High River

<div class="flexinode-body flexinode-1"><div class="flexinode-textfield-2"><div class="form-item"> <label>Location: </label> High River </div> </div><div class="flexinode-textarea-1"><div class="form-item"> <label>Description: </label> <p><a href="http://www.salts-landtrust.org">Southern Alberta Land Trust Society</a></p><p> Main Hall <br />Highwood Memorial Centre<br />128 - 5<sup>th</sup> Avenue West, High River </p><p>A wise person once said “We back into the future with our eyes firmly fixed on the past.” Here is an opportunity for you to peer into the future of your watershed and the southwest Alberta foothills landscape. </p><p>The <a href="http://www.salts-landtrust.org/sfs">Southern Foothills Study (SFS)</a> was initiated by local people. It will help you understand how our southern Alberta landscape is evolving and, with this information, allow us all to better influence future directions. With the pace of development there is no better time than now to speak out. </p> </div> </div></div>

Public Meeting: Southern Foothills Study, Pincher Creek

<div class="flexinode-body flexinode-1"><div class="flexinode-textfield-2"><div class="form-item"> <label>Location: </label> Pincher Creek </div> </div><div class="flexinode-textarea-1"><div class="form-item"> <label>Description: </label> <p><a href="http://www.salts-landtrust.org">Southern Alberta Land Trust Society</a></p><p>Banquet Halls A &amp; B <br />Heritage Inn <br />919 Waterton Avenue, Hwy #6, Pincher Creek </p><p>A wise person once said “We back into the future with our eyes firmly fixed on the past.” Here is an opportunity for you to peer into the future of your watershed and the southwest Alberta foothills landscape. </p><p>The <a href="http://www.salts-landtrust.org/sfs">Southern Foothills Study (SFS)</a> was initiated by local people. It will help you understand how our southern Alberta landscape is evolving and, with this information, allow us all to better influence future directions. With the pace of development there is no better time than now to speak out. </p> </div> </div></div>

Public Meeting: Southern Foothills Study, Claresholm

<div class="flexinode-body flexinode-1"><div class="flexinode-textfield-2"><div class="form-item"> <label>Location: </label> Claresholm </div> </div><div class="flexinode-textarea-1"><div class="form-item"> <label>Description: </label> <p><a href="http://www.salts-landtrust.org">Southern Alberta Land Trust Society</a></p><p>Main Hall<br />Claresholm Community Centre<br />59<sup>th</sup> Avenue and 8<sup>th</sup> Street West, Claresholm</p><p>A wise person once said “We back into the future with our eyes firmly fixed on the past.” Here is an opportunity for you to peer into the future of your watershed and the southwest Alberta foothills landscape. </p><p>The <a href="http://www.salts-landtrust.org/sfs">Southern Foothills Study (SFS)</a> was initiated by local people. It will help you understand how our southern Alberta landscape is evolving and, with this information, allow us all to better influence future directions. With the pace of development there is no better time than now to speak out. </p> </div> </div></div>

Public Meeting: Southern Foothills Study, Chain Lakes

<div class="flexinode-body flexinode-1"><div class="flexinode-textfield-2"><div class="form-item"> <label>Location: </label> Chain Lakes </div> </div><div class="flexinode-textarea-1"><div class="form-item"> <label>Description: </label> <p><a href="http://www.salts-landtrust.org">Southern Alberta Land Trust Society</a></p><p>Main Hall<br />MD Ranchland Building<br />Chain Lakes Provincial Park </p><p>A wise person once said “We back into the future with our eyes firmly fixed on the past.” Here is an opportunity for you to peer into the future of your watershed and the southwest Alberta foothills landscape. </p><p>The <a href="http://www.salts-landtrust.org/sfs">Southern Foothills Study (SFS)</a> was initiated by local people. It will help you understand how our southern Alberta landscape is evolving and, with this information, allow us all to better influence future directions. With the pace of development there is no better time than now to speak out. </p> </div> </div></div>

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